2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 995 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 4th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (338 complaints, 34%), typically at around 60,725 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 7 fires, 44 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 995owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 338 | 34% | 60,725 | “door locks” (55%) | $380 |
| Electrical System problems | 259 | 26% | 74,000 | “door locks” (35%) | $460 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 150 | 15% | 82,200 | “turn off” (21%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 103 | 10% | 53,000 | “air bag” (54%) | $390 |
| Steering problems | 76 | 8% | 47,970 | “rack pinion” (28%) | $1,550 |
| Structure problems | 70 | 7% | 74,534 | “sliding door” (39%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 28 | 3% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 3% | 39,712 | — | — |
| Engine | 24 | 2% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 2% | 30,498 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 2% | 40,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 17 | 2% | 53,190 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 1% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | 22,290 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | 52,904 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 82,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | 53,158 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | 73,065 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | 139,049 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 111,976 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
Seats
Problem: Arizona mobility products (amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
Risk: If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
Risk: As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Stall After Refueling (DP14002) — opened Sep 5, 2014, closed Apr 6, 2015.
- Loss of headlight illumination (EA11010) — opened Sep 6, 2011, closed Nov 29, 2012.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
- Loss of Headlight Illumination (PE10022) — opened Jul 12, 2010, closed Sep 13, 2011.
- Front air bag crash sensor failure (RQ09003) — opened Jul 1, 2009, closed Feb 18, 2010, led to recall 10V008000.
- Front air bag crash sensor failure (EA06003) — opened Mar 8, 2006, closed May 22, 2007, led to recall 07V192000.
- Front air bag crash sensor failure (PE05061) — opened Nov 10, 2005, closed Mar 8, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to turn on the headlight and became aware that the headlights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent…
For some reason my caravan has started leaking gas from on top of the gas tank. not sure why, but I heard the was a recall but it was over 15 years ago so you people don't list anything older. i've only had the car a couple months, and also having a catalytic converter problem as well..
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front driverâs side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
Several times in past year after filling the gas tank, shortly after driving away from gas station the engine misfires and stalls. This has been a safety hazard when merging into traffic. This problem is widely noted in forums on the internet for Chrysler minivans, for many other model years…
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 2004 Grand Caravan · 2006 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 338 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.